Hi Leanne, I won't address the first of your questions, because all I know about spousal immigration comes from a list that I subscribe to. My family and I...
1- Will we need to be apart? ie. Will I need to go there and get a job to be able to sponsor him or can I do it from here based on our joined income? Can my...
Stefanie, How long after your apps went in did your husband get approved as your sponsor. We were told a month or two. We are just starting, our apps are...
... While your husband will need to deal with immigration, it is possible he does not need to immigrate as yet. Depend on his job and background, it may be...
... Here is the most recent timeline for the sponsor approval part: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/times/canada/process-in.asp#sponsorship -- ...
We sent our apps (the sponsorship and PR apps) in on November 20th. They reached Mississauga on the 22nd. CIC opened them and started processing the ...
My situation is almost exactly as the one Leanne (?) described....I'm Canadian, my husband is American and we live in Seattle. I now know that I need to prove...
... IMHO "prove" is a strong word. I believe it is closer to "show intent". I read an opinion from a professional that just describing where you would like to...
You cannot call Buffalo. You can e-mail them if you have your file number. But you can also call CIC and they can look you up on the computer if you're...
My application is being filed this week ( outside spousal) I am in the US and my husband is in Canada sponsoring me. Does anyone know if I can apply to be a...
... Yes you can. Keep in mind that regardless of PR application there is no guarantee that you will be admitted as visitor (eventhough IMHO it is not too...
Thanks for your kind words. I am glad you told me who I have been talking to at the border. This explains why at a smaller crossings why they were not able to...
Hi Paula, I think you are right. It was the first time I wasn't worried about crossing. I knew it wouldn't be an issue. Thanks for your kind words, Vanessa ...
It is strange that you can be in a country with your spouse but if you leave to return to your country for an emergency that you have to worry that you are...
Yes you can be a visitor in Canada while your outside spouse application is being processed. An Immigration officer will issue you a visitor's record (VR) when...
Thanks Lori, did you send app through Vagreville or did you go through border and then get a time on how long you could stay. How long did it take to process?...
Hello all.... Most probably don't remember me.... My wife Carole immigrated from the US to Canada way back in 2000 and this group really helped us through that...
... and then get a time on how long you could stay. How long did it take to process? If you mean the spouse application, that was sent to Missisauga and ...
As my knowledge that 1- I have to fill the application for PR/Skilled Worker Class, 2-pay the fees, 3-send the application, 4-after that waits for a notice to...
Thanks for answering my question about how I need to prove I'll move to Canada with my American spouse! The message I got from Buffalo used the words "you must...
Thanks Lori, that answered a lot. The only other question I would have is that I dont have any house (am living with my mother) or utility bills. My husband...
... Just FYI, the webpage I gave before is just the first part of the timeline for Family Class (outside processing). The timeline for the second part can be...
Your story is very interesting. Was it worth it? Leaving your family and children? ... really as easy as what people thought it would be. People always think...
Hi Madza, Your situation seems like difficult and hope you will have a chance to be with your children without leaving your husband. About being not allowed as...
Hi, I was wondering if anyone could advise us as to which forms to use to apply to immigration? I am canadian and my husband is American. We started filling...
... use ... We ... as ... now ... this ... now? ... but ... whatsoever ... - You can apply as an outside applicant even tho your spouse is in Canada with you....
I emailed Buffalo on their case specific form to inquire of my application's status and to find out how much longer the wait would be. After stepping through...